Abstract

"People with Cancer Still Want to Work." Cancer survivors who are filled with the motivation to work are masters of living a radiant life. Now is the chance for companies to hire these exceptional talents who can contribute to their success. Based on the author's personal experience with cancer, this book tackles the challenges of "cancer and employment" with hope and courage, using humor to provide solutions. It explores ways to address the issues surrounding cancer and employment while instilling hope and resilience in individuals facing similar challenges.

Author’s Information

Tsuyoshi Higuchi, also known as the "Rakugo performer of life", was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1952. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Niigata University in 1975, he joined Toray Industries, Inc. In 1996, while he was working on the forefront of new business development as the head of the planning management office, he was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with a survival rate of only 5%. After leaving Toray Industries in 2004, he started his writing career and has been performing a "Life Rakugo Solo Performance", exclusively inviting cancer patients and their families, every year since 2001. His books include "Life's Rakugo" (Bungeishunju), "Have You Been Laughing Lately?" (Nikkei Publishing), "Overcoming Tsunami and Cancer with Laughter" (Tokyo Newspaper), and "Just Being Alive is a Gold Medal" (Shunyodo Publishing) among others. His office is located in Koto Ward, Tokyo. For more details, visit his website at http://inochinorakugo.com.